Mixed News Briefs

Various modelling updates…

Huge 1:12 Scale Bathurst Winner

Apex Replicas will have the 2013 Bathurst winner (Mark Winterbottom/Steven Richards Pepsi MAX FG Falcon) produced in resin in huge 1:12 scale, available later this year. Apex say the closed body-shell resin model is produced from original CAD data supplied by Prodrive Racing Australia and will be built to order. They expect around  300 pieces, but the actual numbers will be confirmed when orders close.

The model measures approximately 410mm long and 158mm wide. RRP $450.

The 1:12 prototype in comparison to a typical 1:18 V8 Supercar
The 1:12 prototype in comparison to a typical 1:18 V8 Supercar

F1 World Champions Collection

Here’s a unique way of displaying a 1/43 World Champions collection – each year’s winner has it’s own turntable!

VG Pacer Expo Model

Another special 2015 Model Expo piece has been announced – 1/43 Valiant VG Pacer Hardtop in Hot Mustard from Armco/Models56. It will come with period correct ‘jelly bean’ mags and only 250 will be produced. Price is $99 but the plan is that it can only be purchased at selected Expo events.

VG Pacer in Hot Mustard (which will be different to the pic)
VG Pacer will come in Hot Mustard with mag wheels (pic is incorrect colour)

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